AUGUST 12 and 13, 2023


2022 MOAF INFORMATION


A special thank you to our community partner for the second year in a row, the Mystic Seaport Museum. Thanks to their generosity, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival route changed and now includes the Shipyard at the Museum. The coordination to produce a successful festival is due in part to the leadership and staff there.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13, 2022: 10 AM- 6 PM & SUNDAY, AUG. 14, 2022: 10 AM - 5 PM
Planned and executed by the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest of its kind in the Northeast region, drawing thousands of people from around New England and beyond during this two day event.
As a juried art show, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival serves an audience of discriminating art enthusiasts, as well as weekend visitors and residents from surrounding communities including Groton, New London, Waterford, and Southern Rhode Island.
The festival showcases over 200 artists from around the United States, with more than two miles of arts and crafts including oils, watercolors, photographs, pastels, sculpture, woodwork, comics, acrylics, and more. The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival, lovingly known as "MOAF", is a FREE event and features activities and artwork for all ages to enjoy, including a Children's Art Park located in the Mystic Seaport Shipyard.
The Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is proud to present the second annual Performing Arts Stage at our 2022 event!
The Performing Arts Stage will be located on the Gallery Quad outside the Thompson Exhibition Building at the north entrance to Mystic Seaport Museum. The program will feature a variety of local and regional performers including, dance, music, and theater. Performances start at 6:30 PM and will run until approximately 8:30 PM.
Admission is free! Rain or shine. BYO lawn chairs or blankets. Refreshments will be available for cash-only purchase, no coolers please.